Discover the architecture and construction of Ming Tombs
Ming Tombs or thirteen tombs spread over 40 kilometers in circumference.
A 7-kilometer-long sacred way flanked by 18 pairs of giant stone statues
leads to the Changling - the tomb of Emperor Yongle, the most powerful
emperor in the Ming dynasty.
The site
of the Ming Tombs was chosen with great care.
Based on the theory of geomancy and Fengshui, the present
site was finally chosen. In this area, rolling hills formed a natural
protection screen to the north; Dragon Hill on the east and Tiger Hill
on the west stood like generals guarding the gateway to the south; the
Wenyu River flowed east from northwest.
Emperor
Zhudi was very pleased with the place and changed the name to Heavenly
Longevity Hill. Then the first Ming Tomb appeared. The following emperors
of the Ming Dynasty also built their tombs in this area. In total, 13
emperors were buried in this place, also known as the "Thirteen
Ming Tombs". The whole construction of the 13 tombs took more than
200 years. Open to tourists now are Chang, Ding and Zhao
tombs. Most travelers pay their visit to Dingling.
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